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Built from the same sources as Red Hat Enterprise Linux and fully compatible with Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9.6, AlmaLinux OS 9.6 continues to enhance performance, development tools, and security.

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Pyright is a free and open-source static type checker developed by Microsoft for Python that is written in TypeScript and runs with Node.

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While plenty are scoffing at the billions big tech is burning on generative AI, there’s growing evidence that a pot of gold really does wait at the end of this rainbow.

The post Think Nobody’s Successfully Monetized Generative AI? Think Again. appeared first on Linux Today.

Immich v1.133 adds VectorChord, casting, in-app notifications, locked folder, and more—note the breaking changes before upgrading.

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NixOS 25.05 lands with Plasma 6.3.5, GNOME 48, Linux kernel 6.12/14, 7840 new packages, and early COSMIC desktop support.

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Happy 10th Anniversary, Rust! A decade of safe, fast, and reliable systems programming that reshaped how to build software.

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Nextcloud slams Google for blocking full file uploads in its Android app, blaming Big Tech gatekeeping and anti-competitive practices.

The post Google vs. Nextcloud: File Uploads Broken, Competition in Jeopardy appeared first on Linux Today.

Archinstall 3.0.5 is here to add support for the Labwc Wayland window-stacking compositor, Niri scrollable-tiling Wayland compositor, River dynamic tiling Wayland compositor, and XMonad dynamically tiling X11 window manager that is written and configured in Haskell, as profiles.

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The Linux kernel is the core component of any Linux operating system, managing hardware resources and system processes.

Installing the latest Linux kernel release candidate, like Kernel 6.15 RC6, can help you test new features and improvements ahead of the stable release. Whether you’re a developer, sysadmin, or just an enthusiast, having control over your kernel is a powerful tool—especially when combined with advanced command-line techniques. If you’re comfortable using tools like ps and grep for process inspection, you might find this useful trick helpful when managing system processes during kernel testing.

The post How To Install Kernel 6.15 RC6 On Ubuntu, Debian And Derivative Systems appeared first on Linux Today.

In the market for a stylish case for your Raspberry Pi 5? With aluminum and clear acrylic panels, the SunFounder Pironman 5 case transforms the Raspberry Pi 5 into a beautiful desktop mini PC with optional NMVe storage.

The post SunFounder Pironman 5 NVMe Mini PC Case Review appeared first on Linux Today.

When it comes to protecting your Linux system from unwanted network connections, having a good firewall is essential. While most Linux users rely on traditional firewalls like iptables, firewalls, or ufw, these usually work at the network level and don’t give detailed control over which applications can connect to the internet.

This is where OpenSnitch comes in, a GNU/Linux application firewall designed to give you control over your outgoing connections on a per-application basis.

In this article, we will explore what OpenSnitch is, how it helps secure your Linux machine, and guide you through simple installation and usage steps.

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Ubuntu 24.10 was released on October 10th, 2024, and will be supported for a couple more months, until July 2025. Since this isn’t an LTS (Long Term Support) release, users might want to consider upgrading to Ubuntu 25.04 as soon as possible.

The post You Can Now Upgrade Ubuntu 24.10 to Ubuntu 25.04, Here’s How appeared first on Linux Today.

Microsoft Loop is an online collaborative workspace offering a variety of features to help users gather, organize, and build notes, ideas, and projects.

Loop is proprietary software and not available for Linux. We recommend the best free and open source alternatives.

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Ubuntu maker Canonical now donates $10K monthly via thanks.dev to support smaller open source projects powering its work, giving back to the developer community.

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Mastering one-liner commands in the terminal can significantly boost your efficiency, whether you’re managing systems or just organizing your files. These compact, clever snippets can automate repetitive tasks and save valuable time. If you’re interested in enhancing your productivity even further, check out these 20 powerful find command oneliners that can be added to your toolkit.

The post 3 Useful Bash Oneliners: Find IP Address, Copy Trick, Run Previous Command with Different Arguments appeared first on Linux Today.

Archinstall 3.0.5, a guided user-friendly TUI installer for Arch Linux, brings user credential encryption, password hashing, new window managers, and more.

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While privacy-focused distributions like Tails 6.14.2 continue to make headlines for their specialized use cases, there’s also a need to spotlight desktop Linux options that focus on performance, ease of use, and hardware compatibility.

One such project that consistently flies under the radar is Nobara Linux — a Fedora-based distro that aims to work perfectly out of the box. With its recent version 42 release, Nobara continues to deliver a polished and powerful experience for gamers, content creators, and everyday users alike.

At its foundation, Nobara is Fedora — enhanced. It ships with proprietary drivers, multimedia codecs, and gaming-related packages that Fedora typically excludes. This approach simplifies the setup process for users who want a ready-to-use system without compromising on performance or compatibility.

The post Nobara Linux 42: A Fedora-Based Distro That Deserves More Attention appeared first on Linux Today.

Imagine you’re happily working on your Linux system, maybe compiling a package, running updates, or just browsing and suddenly, your screen freezes, and a wall of cryptic text appears: “Kernel panic – not syncing: Attempted to kill init!”

Now, before you start sweating, let’s slow down and learn how to understand, simulate, and fix a kernel panic. As someone who’s broken and fixed more Linux machines than I can count in 15+ years, I’ll help you learn this the fun and safe way.

The post How to Trigger and Fix a Linux Kernel Panic appeared first on Linux Today.

We recommend the best FOSS mailing list tools.

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Microsoft is open-sourcing its Linux Integration Services Automation image-testing service for everyone.

The post Believe It or Not, Microsoft Just Announced a Linux Distribution Service – Here’s Why appeared first on Linux Today.